Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a vital figure of the modern era. His lectures and
dialogues stirred the concern and sparked the conscience of a generation. The movements
and marches he led brought significant changes in the fabric of American life through
his courage and selfless devotion. This devotion gave direction to thirteen years
of civil rights activities. His charismatic leadership inspired men and women, young
and old, in this nation and around the world.
Source: http://www.thekingcenter.org/mlk/bio.html
Other Resources:
Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute
http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/
A True Historical Examination
http://www.martinlutherking.org/
The King Center
http://www.thekingcenter.org/
The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site
http://www.nps.gov/malu/
MLK-Nobel Prize Laureate
http://nobelprize.org/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html
MLK Day-Infoplease
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/mlkjrday1.html
MLK Quotes
http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
MLK Day-Kids Domain
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/mlk/
Lesson Plans on Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://holidays.mrdonn.org/MLK.html#lessons
MLK-Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King
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